What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
mowing
Example
I spent the morning mowing the lawn. [mowing: gerund]
Example
He mowed the field with a tractor. [mowed: past tense]
trimming
Example
She spent the afternoon trimming the hedges. [trimming: gerund]
Example
He trimmed the tree branches that were blocking the view. [trimmed: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Mowing is more commonly used than trimming in everyday language, as it is a more frequent and essential task for yard maintenance.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between mowing and trimming?
Both mowing and trimming are casual and informal terms used in everyday language and are not typically associated with formal contexts.
